Our Mission and Vision
The Indigenous Committee supports and advocates for First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) SGEU members in the workplace; works to ensure the emotional, mental and physical well-being of FNIM SGEU members; and represents the interests of FNIM SGEU members.
The Indigenous Committee shall*:
- Support and advocate for members in SGEU and the workplace to ensure the emotional, mental and physical well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) SGEU members.
- Represent the interests of FNIM SGEU members.
- Develop and promote anti-racism policies and provide educational programs internally and/or externally.
- Promote FNIM education in the workplace to the in-scope and out-of-scope employees and to the union leadership.
- Actively ensure that every available avenue and job opportunity is open to all FNIM members, by promotion options such as SGEU negotiating Employment Equity plans.
- Act as a resource to approved organizing initiatives to bring FNIM workers into SGEU.
- Develop long-term plans to ensure FNIM representation in SGEU.
- Actively ensure that all racial incidents concerning FNIM members are positively addressed through the co-operation of the Indigenous Committee and other internal SGEU structures.
- Reach out to FNIM SGEU members and co-operate with other organizations committed to equality.
*As outlined in the Article 8.5.5 in the SGEU Policy
SGEU Indigenous Scholarship
Our committee will be awarding two $1000 scholarship to an SGEU member, or dependant of an SGEU member in good standing who will be continuing their post-secondary education in a Saskatchewan unionized educational institution in the current education year.
Learn more and apply for the scholarship
Resources
- Did you know Canada has an Anti-Racism Strategy?
- I AM INDIGENOUS poster
Indigenous 101: Facts to Deepen Understanding
Reconciliation begins with truth. Understanding the lived realities of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples—both past and present—is a step toward building a more equitable future.
Our Indigenous 101 booklet helps challenge commonly held myths and misconceptions about Indigenous Peoples in Canada. By addressing these falsehoods head-on, we hope to promote respectful dialogue, deeper awareness and lasting change.
We invite you to explore this booklet and use it as a starting point in your journey of learning. At the end, you'll find a list of resources and recommended readings to continue your understanding beyond these pages.
Together, we can build a future rooted in truth, respect and reconciliation.
Download The Indigenous 101 Booklet
Northern Birthday Box Project
The Indigenous Committee is proud to be a supporter of the Northern Birthday Box Project, which facilitates sending birthday boxes to children living in remote and Northern Canada.
The committee has signed up to create and send birthday boxes to three children in 2023 and are waiting to hear who the recipients will be.
You can learn more about the Northern Birthday Box Project on their Facebook page.
Committee Members
Sheena Yew, Education Sector, Chair
Andy Cook, Public Service Sector
Mannie Amyotte, Crown Sector
Ryan Favel, Health Sector
Jackie Watson, Community Services Sector
Hali Topinka, Indigenous VP
Bruce Clarke, Human Rights and Equity Seat
